The UN General Assembly has criticised Iran and condemned North Korea over human rights violations in resolutions adopted by the 193-nation body. A total of 119 countries voted in favour of the resolution condemning “gross” violations in North Korea and encouraging the Security Council to refer Pyongyang to the International Criminal Court. The measure drafted by the European Union and Japan was opposed by 19 countries including Pyongyang ally China, Russia, Sudan, Cuba, Iran, Egypt, Zimbabwe and Venezuela.